Ray D Littles Jr.

Ray D. Littles Jr., 75, of Bloomington, passed away April 19, 2025. He was born June 7, 1949 in Goliad to Ray D. Littles Sr. and Ora Lee Pettus Littles. Ray was a Christian and loved the time he spent working for McAdams Floral. Before working for McAdams, he owned Littles BBQ & Catering where his BBQ was “Tender as a Mother’s Love”. Ray loved spending time playing dominos, watching westerns, and loved the Dallas Cowboys. He was always about family, friends and having a good time. The neighborhood kids were affectionately known as “Papa Ray’s Babies” and he enjoyed his Hope Meadows Community in Bloomington. Ray was one of the Fabulous 5--Terrance Bland, Tom Williams, Johnny Jones and Roosevelt Williams Jr. (Carol).

He was preceded in death by his father, Ray D. Littles Sr. and brothers, Wayne Kirkendol and Lloyd Sam.

He is survived by his loving wife, Nadine Littles; mother, Ora Lee Pettus Littles; children, Tiffany Ezurike, Malcolm Littles (Cherie), O’Neal Jones Jr., Jeremy Littles (Kayla), Raelynn Littles-Vasquez (Michael); grandchildren, Johnasha (Lynette), Emylle, Zoey, Isaiah, Lailah, Lauren, Ariana, Addyson; brothers, Richard Littles, Boyd Littles, Alfred Littles (Cynthia); and sisters, Alice Bland (Alvin), Helen Cannady (Willie), and Therisa Gant (George); as well as many extended family members and friends.

Family and friends will gather for a Visitation and Expressions on Friday, April 25, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Colonial Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at Palestine Baptist Church on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Jeff Williams presiding.

The family of Ray D. Littles, Jr. would like to express our sincere appreciation for all the prayers, phone calls, visits and many other acts of kindness shown during this time. Special thanks to Pastor Jeff Williams and the Palestine Baptist Church family; Hospice of South Texas, and Twin Pines North Nursing and Rehab for their excellent care.